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Despite attempts to eradicate it, the spongy (formerly gypsy) moth continues to impact trees throughout our area. This female, full of eggs, was found in Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles in July 2023.

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb

Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Brownie

“Animals don’t lie...

A resource fair for Kane County veterans will be held Feb. 2 in Batavia.

Resource Fair for Kane County Veterans Feb. 2 in Batavia

The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission is hosting a Veterans...

With big claws and an attitude to match, the rusty crayfish was brought to Illinois intentionally for use as fishing bait. It then hitched around in bait buckets throughout the Upper Midwest, displacing native species along the way.

Good Natured: Infamous Hitchhiking Species

Back in the day when hitchhikers were a thing, they were hard to miss...

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rubbery Ducky

“The cat's natural charisma ensures that everyone will notice them...

Scott's Law Crash involving Illinois State Trooper

A Reminder about "Scott's Law" or the Move Over Law

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reported numerous crashes involv...

Kane County Health Department Urges Residents to Safeguard Homes and Families Against Radon Exposure

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is participating in the nati...

$Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County. Photo by Peggy Anesi$

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...

Temps Continue to Remain Dangerously Cold

Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expected to Continue Through Mid-week

Bitterly cold temperatures will continue through Wed AM...

Kane County Animal Control offers advice for residents to keep their pets safe during extreme cold temperatures.

Kane County Animal Control Provides Pet Safety Tips for Freezing Winter Temperatures

As subzero temperatures blanket the area, Kane County Animal Con...

Scott Buziecki, Director Kane County Office of Emergency Management

Meet Kane County's New Director of Emergency Management

Scott Buziecki took the helm of Kane County's Office of Emergency Man...

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